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House roll call 280 · 47th Congress · Jan 12, 1883

To amend H.R. 7061, by eliminating the subsidizing of american-built ships through the paying of a drawback on domestic materials, equal to that paid on similar

On Jan 12, 1883, the House voted 93–131 (HR 7061). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–108, Democrats 83–17, Others 3–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 members voted against their own party.

During the 47th Congress (1881–1882), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
93
No
131
Did not vote
81
Date
Jan 12, 1883

By party

  • Democrats83 yes · 17 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 108 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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